Go behind the scenes for Seventeen's Prom issue, and see what the Pretty Little Liars star has to say about picking the perfect dress and going to prom without a date!

Shay Mitchell spills her prom budget-conscious style secrets to Seventeen — and who her ultimate celebrity dream date would be!

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Picking The Perfect Dress

Picking The Perfect Dress

“For my prom I really wanted to wear a bright color — something that was going to pop and stand out. [You have to think about] how you are going to shine in your photo and how you’re going to look different."

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Going Solo

Going Solo

"I was dating my first boyfriend in high school for a long time, and we broke up before prom. I hadn't met anyone else that I really wanted to go with, and my friends have always been amazing. So I went with my friends and got a million photos with them!"

Picking The Perfect Dress

“For my prom I really wanted to wear a bright color — something that was going to pop and stand out. [You have to think about] how you are going to shine in your photo and how you’re going to look different."

Stewart Shining

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Going Solo

"I was dating my first boyfriend in high school for a long time, and we broke up before prom. I hadn't met anyone else that I really wanted to go with, and my friends have always been amazing. So I went with my friends and got a million photos with them!"

Stewart Shining

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Style On a Budget

"My dress was about $175, and for accessories I went through my mom's closet. The earrings, bracelet and rings I wore were all hers." Shay's one splurge? Her shoes! "I bought nice, crystal shoes — you have to get something that makes you really excited. It doesn't have to be expensive, but I really did feel like a princess putting my shoes on!"

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Hair Disaster

What prom night is complete without one?! After Shay's mom curled her hair too tight, "I washed it again and we had to redo it with a curling iron. And I had to redo my makeup because of the tears! I was like, 'I should have gotten it done professionally!' — but my mom came through."

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On Whether She Asks Guys Out

"In high school, I knew the guys, so I would have asked. Now I'm the shy girl! I see a cute guy in Starbucks and I'm like...Oh..Okay, and I walk out. But who knows? Maybe I will ask somebody on a date soon!"

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Dream Prom Date Now

"Ryan Gosling. He is so cute and funny. It's important to have a date who can make you laugh, not someone you're going to feel nervous around."